Texoma /Washita Arm WMA/Tishomingo WMU

Area Description:Texoma/Washita Arm/Tishomingo WMA covers 13,286
acres in southern Johnston County. The area is located southwest of Tishomingo.
The area primarily consists of river bottom habitats with scattered agricultural fields.

WMA Driving Directions:

Tishomingo WMU

West entrance – From Tishomingo: 2 miles southwest on U.S.
Hwy 377, ¾ mile south on McAdams Rd (N3540).

North entrance – From Tishomingo: ½ mile south on U.S. Hwy
377, ½ mile east on Pennington Rd, ½ mile south on Dogwood Rd.

East entrance – From Tishomingo: 2 miles south of Johnston
County Memorial Hospital on Airport Rd (dead ends).

South entrance – From Madill: 4½ miles northeast on U.S.
Hwy 377, 2 miles north on Bell Creek Rd.

Washita Arm WMA

The WMA lies along the Washita River and secondary drainages between the towns of Mannsville and Tishomingo. There are numerous access points.

Game Species of Interest:

Quail: Bobwhite quail are present in low numbers.

Deer: White-tailed deer are present in good numbers
but are heavily sought after.

Rabbit: Both cottontail and swamp rabbits are present
in fair numbers.

Furbearers: Coyote, bobcat and raccoon are
available.

Dove: Present in limited numbers.

Waterfowl:
Ducks are usually present in good numbers but are heavily sought after.

Nongame Species of
Interest:

Bald Eagle: Eagles winter in all areas of the
WMA.

Description of Fish and
Wildlife Management Practices:
Management efforts focus on extensive agricultural plantings, most of which are administered through agricultural leases. In addition, some small
wildlife plots are planted annually. Prescribed burns are conducted when
conditions permit.

Camping and Facilities:
Two designated primitive camping areas are offered on Washita Arm WMA. Five primitive camping areas are available on Tishomingo WMU outside of the primitive firearms and deer gun seasons. Lodging and restaurants are available in the town of Tishomingo.

A 100 yard shooting range with shooting bench can be found on the east side of Washita Arm WMA, just west of Highway 99/377.

Fishing Opportunities:
Fishing opportunities exist on the area’s many small ponds, lakes, and the
Washita River. Lake Texoma is famous for its excellent striped bass fishery,
with good opportunities for black bass, crappie and catfish species.